Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Real Madrid could be with out the companies of Dani Carvajal for the rest of the season. The 32-year-old, who lately completed fourth within the 2024 Ballon d’Or standings, suffered a severe knee damage in opposition to Villarreal, and his anticipated lay-off interval is no less than 10 months.
On the again of Carvajal’s damage, Real Madrid have evaluated their state of affairs at right-back. Lucas Vazquez might be first-choice going ahead, whereas Eder Militao can be an possibility that Carlo Ancelotti can use when vital. Furthermore, Jesus Fortea is somebody that can be obtainable.
Fortea has been coaching with the primary crew in current weeks, and in line with BrandAncelotti has now determined to advertise the 17-year-old from the U19s – the thought is for him to stay with the senior squad for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
Ancelotti’s choice hints at Real Madrid not signing a right-back in January – it is smart, on condition that they need to safe the companies of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who would solely be obtainable subsequent summer time.